Basil Radford

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Biography

Arthur Basil Radford (25 June 1897 – 20 October 1952) was an English character actor who featured in many British films of the 1930s and 1940s. He is probably best remembered for his appearances alongside Naunton Wayne as one half of Charters and Caldicott, two cricket-obsessed Englishmen who appeared in several films from 1938 to 1949, most famously in Alfred Hitchcock's The Lady Vanishes.

Career Overview

Basil Radford has 49 screen credits in a career dating back to 1929. Their work is anchored in the Ealing comedies universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Whisky Galore!, The Galloping Major, Chance of a Lifetime. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
49
Birth Date
1897-06-25 00:00:00
Birth Place
Chester, England, UK

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